Programme Manager – Defence & National Security
Location: Gloucestershire
Schedule: 4-day working week
Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
Security Clearance: High-level eDV clearance required
Salary: ~£85,000
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for national security? Do you thrive in dynamic, high-profile environments where your leadership directly supports mission-critical programmes? We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join a leading defence and intelligence organisation working at the forefront of UK national security.
This role would also be suitable for a Senior Project Manager who is looking for a step up into Programme Management roles.
What You’ll Do:
- Take a central role in shaping and delivering innovative defence and intelligence programmes.
- Work alongside senior leaders to manage key customer relationships and ensure trust and transparency.
- Operate within a collaborative matrix structure, aligning programme delivery with evolving client needs.
- Drive portfolio growth through strategic insight and proactive programme development.
- Engage with customer stakeholders – occasional travel expected, primarily across the western UK.
What You’ll Bring:
- Current high-level UK security clearance – essential for this position.
- Strong Project and Programme Management skills within IT and Engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of the UK National Security Industry and its operational landscape.
- Strategic foresight – capable of assessing second and third-order impacts in programme planning.
- Excellent communication skills – confident interacting across technical and executive audiences.
Why Join our client?
- 4-day working week – more time for life outside work.
- Competitive pension scheme – helping you plan for the future.
- Private Bupa healthcare – coverage for you and your family.
- Purposeful work – play a role in projects that protect national interests and support innovation.
If you’re ready to lead meaningful work in a secure, fast-paced environment – we’d love to hear from you.
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